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When Is the Best Time To Call a Marietta Car Accident Lawyer?
Ten situations that demand a lawyer immediately, four that can wait a little -- and why the sooner you call, the more time your attorney has inside Georgia's…
January 11, 2019 · 2 min readRead article →Who Should Hire a Marietta Car Accident Attorney?
Georgia's proportional comparative fault reduces your recovery by your share of blame -- why that, lowball offers, and serious injuries make an attorney worth it.
December 9, 2018 · 2 min readRead article →How Does an Auto Accident Affect Your Insurance Rates?
Filing a claim does not automatically raise your premium -- what actually weighs on the decision is how severe the crash was, who was at fault under Georgia's…
November 10, 2018 · 2 min readRead article →Why Should I Hire a Marietta Car Accident Lawyer?
A lawyer helps prove your version with experts and accident reconstruction, negotiates against insurers built to pay less, and keeps you from irreversible mistakes like missing the two-year…
October 3, 2018 · 2 min readRead article →DUI Drivers Cause Thousands of Car Crashes Each Day
The CDC counts roughly 112 million drink-and-drive incidents a year in the US -- close to 300,000 a day, and about 11,000 deaths. Who those drivers are, according…
May 18, 2018 · 1 min readRead article →Claim Denied? 5 Steps To Preserve Your Workers’ Comp Claim
Five concrete steps to take after a Georgia workers' comp claim denial, from finding out why it was denied to filing a timely appeal with the State Board.
February 15, 2017 · 2 min readRead article →Is Your Workers’ Comp Case Worth Taking to Court?
What to know before deciding whether a denied Georgia workers' comp claim is worth taking to court -- the benefits at stake, and why an attorney matters before…
January 22, 2017 · 2 min readRead article →Get the Most of Your SSDI / SSI Benefits: Understanding ADLs
The SSA asks about your activities of daily living, not just your job -- what ADLs are, why they carry so much weight in a disability claim, and…
January 18, 2017 · 3 min readRead article →What’s the Difference Between SSI and SSDI?
SSDI vs. SSI explained -- how each is funded, who qualifies, the resource and income limits, and the medical eligibility rules that apply to both federal disability programs.
August 18, 2016 · 2 min readRead article →Crying Over Spilled Coffee: The Truth About the McDonald’s Case
A myth-vs-fact breakdown of the real Liebeck v. McDonald's "hot coffee" case: the injuries, the verdict, and why it wasn't the frivolous lawsuit pop culture remembers.
July 18, 2016 · 2 min readRead article →Common Rideshare Concerns From an Auto Accident Lawyer
Who is responsible when there is a crash during an Uber or Lyft trip -- the three-tier insurance structure, where the coverage gaps sit, and why driver screening…
May 18, 2016 · 2 min readRead article →Settlement or Lawsuit? A Personal Injury Lawyer Advises
How fault gets established, what damages cover beyond medical bills, and why consulting a lawyer does not automatically mean going to trial.
May 4, 2016 · 2 min readRead article →